PETITIONS (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitions (for)

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present tense third-person singular of petition (for)

as in presses (for)

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This may not come as a surprise in a world not only of AI, but widespread access to technology that requires ordinary people to develop typing skills.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
If the rug requires mold or mildew remediation, consult a professional rug cleaner.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

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